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Former Wisconsin Judge Is Spared Prison Time for “Obstructing” ICE Agents at Her Courthouse

HeadlineJul 09, 2026

A former Wisconsin county judge has been spared prison time after she was convicted in federal court of obstructing federal agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant. Hannah Dugan was accused of helping the immigrant leave her courtroom in April 2025 to avoid arrest by agents waiting in the hallway. Instead of serving prison time, Dugan was fined $5,000.

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